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IPR and CBM Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in February and March 2021 IPR and CBM Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in February and March 2021

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The Current State of Precedential Opinions and Denials of Institution at the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board: Part 1 The Current State of Precedential Opinions and Denials of Institution at the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board: Part 1

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A Case Where Non-Enabled Art Failed to Establish Obviousness A Case Where Non-Enabled Art Failed to Establish Obviousness

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Supplemental Examination Update Supplemental Examination Update

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Even with Narrowing Claim Construction, PTAB Finds Dependent Claims Obvious on Remand Even with Narrowing Claim Construction, PTAB Finds Dependent Claims Obvious on Remand

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Be Careful Claiming Trees in the Middle of the Forest—and Be Sure You Win on a Dispositive Issue Be Careful Claiming Trees in the Middle of the Forest—and Be Sure You Win on a Dispositive Issue

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Not So Sweet: Indicia of Nonobviousness Could Not Save Claims Directed to Sweetened Beverage Brewing Devices Not So Sweet: Indicia of Nonobviousness Could Not Save Claims Directed to Sweetened Beverage Brewing Devices

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PTAB Finds Claims Unpatentable After Giving Preliminary Guidance on Motion to Amend PTAB Finds Claims Unpatentable After Giving Preliminary Guidance on Motion to Amend

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Unexpected Results Should Be Commensurate with the “Full Scope” of the Claims Unexpected Results Should Be Commensurate with the “Full Scope” of the Claims

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A Real Party-in-Interest Determination Is Final and Non-Appealable, Including Denial of Related Motion to Dismiss and Discovery A Real Party-in-Interest Determination Is Final and Non-Appealable, Including Denial of Related Motion to Dismiss and Discovery

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Federal Circuit Confirms the PTAB’s Authority to Deinstitute IPR Proceedings Federal Circuit Confirms the PTAB’s Authority to Deinstitute IPR Proceedings

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Federal Circuit: Mandamus Petitions Challenging Institution Denial Are Unlikely to Show Right to Relief Federal Circuit: Mandamus Petitions Challenging Institution Denial Are Unlikely to Show Right to Relief

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Is It Hindsight or Was It Already There? Is It Hindsight or Was It Already There?

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In Rare Sua Sponte Order, PTAB Finds Using a Trademark Could Render Claim Indefinite

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IPR and CBM Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in December 2020 and January 2021 IPR and CBM Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in December 2020 and January 2021

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Redemption of Loyalty Points Is a Patent-Ineligible Abstract Idea, Federal Circuit Holds Redemption of Loyalty Points Is a Patent-Ineligible Abstract Idea, Federal Circuit Holds

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Coming into Focus: Federal Circuit Reverses PTAB, Finds Independent Claims of Immersion Photography Device Unpatentable as Obvious Coming into Focus: Federal Circuit Reverses PTAB, Finds Independent Claims of Immersion Photography Device Unpatentable as Obvious

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No Unpatentability in a Successful Motion to Amend No Unpatentability in a Successful Motion to Amend

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Federal Circuit Partially Vacates PTAB Decision in Mixed Victory for Samsung Federal Circuit Partially Vacates PTAB Decision in Mixed Victory for Samsung

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Disavowal of Infringement Case Moots IPR Appeal Disavowal of Infringement Case Moots IPR Appeal

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USPTO Issues Memorandum Aligning Indefiniteness Standard with District Court USPTO Issues Memorandum Aligning Indefiniteness Standard with District Court

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IPR and CBM Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in October and November 2020 IPR and CBM Statistics for Final Written Decisions Issued in October and November 2020

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Two New Precedential PTAB Decisions Applying the Fintiv Factors Two New Precedential PTAB Decisions Applying the Fintiv Factors

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New PTAB Final Rule Places Burden on Patent Owner to Show Motion to Amend Complies with Statutory and Regulatory Requirements New PTAB Final Rule Places Burden on Patent Owner to Show Motion to Amend Complies with Statutory and Regulatory Requirements

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PTAB Finds Resolution of Real-Party-In-Interest Disputes Unnecessary If Decision Would Not Impact Institution Decision PTAB Finds Resolution of Real-Party-In-Interest Disputes Unnecessary If Decision Would Not Impact Institution Decision